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Slave songs of the United States
Contributor(s): Allen, William Francis (Editor), Ware, Charles Pickard (Compiled by), Garrison, Lucy McKim (Compiled by)

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 ISBN: 5519715602     ISBN-13: 9785519715607
Publisher: Musbooks
OUR PRICE: $21.84  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: May 2021
* Out of Print *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Ethnomusicology
- Music | Ethnic
- Music | Religious - Gospel
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.25" W x 11" L (0.86 lbs) 168 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Originally published in 1867 and reprinted in a more modern edition, this book of Slave Songs of 136 songs is, indeed, a tribute to the musical heritage of African-Americans. The collection is divided into four sections:
I. Southeastern Slave States,
II. Northern Seaboard Slave States,
III. Inland Slave States,
IV. Slave Songs of the United States.
Among them are: Roll, Jordan, Roll; Jehovah, Hallelujah; I hear from Heaven to-day; Michael, row the boat ashore; Turn sinner, turn O; Nobody knows the trouble I've had; No Man can hinder me; Heave away; Charleston Gals; I'm gwine to Alabamy; I want to die like-a Lazarus die; Belle Layotte; On to Glory Jacob's Ladder; My Father, how long?; Musieu Bainjo; Lean on the Lord's side; God got plenty o' room.
Many of the songs were collected from people who had been slaves until very recently. The editors also include directions for singing, along with a commentary on each song's history, its possible variations. The introduction is superbly revealing, both for the respect the compilers show African-American music and the attitudes they were struggling against.

This book, "Slave songs of the United States", by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, Lucy McKim Garrison, is a replication of a book originally published before 1867. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
 
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